Cover: Harry Peter

Wonder Woman #30

Jul 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD

📊 ~33,360 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Secret of the Limestone Caves," Wonder Woman uses her Amazon wisdom to guide a female prison warden candidate in transforming a women's correctional facility into a model of rehabilitation, facing sabotage from a rival determined to undermine her progress. Written by Robert Kanigher and illustrated with bold detail by Harry Peter—both on interior art and cover—this 1948 issue blends social commentary with classic superhero action in a story that remains grounded in its era and setting.

Contains 4 stories

The Secret of the Limestone Caves

12 pp · Superhero

AthletaOlive NortonJimmy NortonPrincess Elva (introduction, flashback)Queen Lovelee (introduction, flashback)The Limestone People (introduction for all, flashback)King Brutall (villain, introduction)Radium Giants (villains, introduction for all)

In "The Secret of the Limestone Caves," Amazon trainee Olive Norton discovers the true power of compassion when she witnesses Princess Diana in action against the Radium Giants. As Olive grapples with her own strength, she uncovers a forgotten past tied to the Limestone People, Princess Elva, and Queen Lovelee—whose legacy may hold the key to stopping King Brutall’s ancient vengeance.

Nellie Bly

3 pp · Biography

Nellie Bly [Elizabeth Cochran]

In a brief but vivid portrait from Wonder Woman #30, the story of Nellie Bly—born Elizabeth Cochran—unfolds as a testament to courage and curiosity. Through her bold reporting and daring journey around the world in under 80 days, she defied expectations and became a trailblazer for women in journalism.

The Song of the Sirens!

12 pp · Superhero

two hypnotized men (introduction for both)General Menise (Mona's father, introduction)Mona Menise (villain, introduction)The Sirens [Parthenoperest unnamed] (villains, introduction for all)

A Human Bomb!

12 pp · Superhero

Suzan Patience (warden of a female prison, introduction)Governor Ira (introduction)women's prison inmates (introduction for all)Bertram Harsh (villain, introduction)Harsh's henchmen (villains, introduction for all)

In "A Human Bomb!", Wonder Woman aids Suzan Patience, a new warden determined to reform a women's prison using compassionate Amazon principles, as she faces sabotage from her rival Bertram Harsh and his henchmen. With the Governor watching closely, Patience and Wonder Woman work to turn the facility into a model of rehabilitation, testing their resolve against a series of escalating threats.